Tupperware

  Okay, so does anybody have a problem with a messy Tupperware cabinet?  Well, I did.  It was out of control! Every time I went to get a container for left overs, I was searching for bottoms and tops that went together, and it usually took forever to find.  This was usually due to the fact that I simply threw them in the cabinet when I unloaded the dishwasher.  I mean it was faster, ya know? 


This had to be stopped, so I sat down one day dragged all the Tupperware out, and went through every one making sure there was a top to go with it.  If not, I tossed it or put it in with the outside play things for the kids.  I had this dish pan from Big Lots that I had used for various things, but found that it is perfect.  Now every time I unload and put away containers I pull out the tub and place inside.  It has really kept it organized, and it doesn't take to much time. :)

My incredibly small cabinet for pots, pans, and Tupperware!

This might not work for everyone because, well, if you notice I use a ton of recycled plastic containers (i.e. from sandwich meat, and the restaurant my mom works at uses these fabulous plastic to go containers that can be washed..awesome!) but there are other options, lazy susans, drawer organizers for the lids. You just have to make it work for you!


What do you do to keep your plastics contained?